Meaning of discordant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌdɪsˈkɔrd(ə)nt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   discordant

   Definitions

   1. lacking in harmony

   Synonyms

   • inharmonious
   • unharmonious

2. Qualitative Adjective

   discordant

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French descordant, present participle of descorder (see discord)

   Definitions

   1. not in agreement or harmony

   Examples

   • « views discordant with present-day ideas »

   Synonyms

   • at variance(p)
   • discrepant
   • dissentious
   • divisive
   • factious

   Antonyms

   • accordant